Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294,722, 1,942,083 and 408,258
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,294,722, 1,942,083 and 408,258 is: 612,387
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,294,722 : 1,942,083 = 408,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,294,722/1,942,083 = 408,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,294,722x = 1,942,083 × 408,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,294,722x = 792,870,921,414 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 792,870,921,414/1,294,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,387
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